Spring Quilt Market, Michael Miller
May 24th, 2009The Michael Miller display at Quilt Market was one of the prettiest at the show, and they presented one the most exciting new designers, Laura Gunn. Laura is a painter who has translated her paintings into the Lantern Bloom collection. She creates a unique color story and a beautiful layering of textures, allowing you to see the hand of the artist. The birdcages and twining trees capture the imagination and make you feel as though you’ve encountered something truly special.
Command Performance full Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hit The Ice movies
Our customers are always looking for fun prints for the little ones, in particular little boys. Michael Miller always has a great variety of children’s fabrics, and these are no exception! Bot Camp is an adorable line that is perfect for little boys, or anyone that loves robots ( and let’s face it, don’t we all!). Gears, ray guns, & spaceships all make an appearance in this story of robots gone to summer camp. So cute!
If there’s one thing I know that everyone loves, it’s cute birdie fabric! I have had quite a few requests for owl fabric, so this one will soon be making it’s way to roost at Spool. I just had to have the folk art inspired birds, as well. Between these and Laura Gunn’s birds & birdcages, we should be able to happily sew with our feathered friends for quite a while!
These fabrics will start arriving starting June & July, along with a few fun surprises. It’s shaping up to be a great summer!




May 24th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
i love the latern bloom.. will there be a pattern for the branch on the squares quilt?
May 24th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
The quilt with the tree on it is to die for. I can’t wait to start quilting!
May 24th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I really love seeing the inspiration paintings behind Laura’s fabric designs! So lovely.
May 24th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I love the booth and fabrics you’ve shared today! What is it about so many cute bird and owl prints lately…I have no idea why I’m so drawn to them!
May 24th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Wow, I am STUNNED by that first photo! Stunned! So gorgeous!
May 25th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
love both the bot camp print and the owl print – i’m going to have to keep my eyes out for those!!
they would make fantastic diaper covers
May 28th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Hi Jay! I’m not sure, but I will look into it!
May 29th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
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July 1st, 2009 at 9:13 am
[...] Lantern Bloom has arrived at the shop! I was completely smitten by these fabrics during my visit to Quilt Market in May. As someone who majored in painting at college, I have a real soft spot for these vibrant [...]
July 1st, 2009 at 11:14 am
oh i love love love the purse featured. is there a pattern for it? i love the pleat revealing color in front.
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 am
Hi Mandy- I know Laura Gunn has a pattern company called Poppy Patterns. I’m sure you can find the pattern there.